Find the Song from an Instagram Reel

Frequently asked questions

What Instagram URLs work with this tool?

Any public Instagram post, reel, or carousel URL. The URL format should be instagram.com/p/... or instagram.com/reel/... -- just copy the link from the Instagram app or your browser and paste it in.

I have an instagram.com/reels/audio/... link -- how do I find the song name?

A link like instagram.com/reels/audio/... points to Instagram's audio page for a sound. If the sound is a licensed song, the artist and title are shown at the top of that page. If it says 'Original audio', Instagram does not know the track -- open one of the reels that use the sound, copy that reel's link, and paste it here instead: TrackRadar reads the reel's audio, caption, and comments to identify the track.

How is this different from Shazam?

Two differences. First: Shazam only analyzes audio, while TrackRadar also reads captions, comments, and hashtags -- so it identifies unreleased edits, bootlegs, and underground tracks that audio fingerprinting misses entirely. Second: Shazam is owned by Apple, so results route you to Apple Music. TrackRadar links identified tracks to Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, and Discogs -- so you can stream it, buy the download, or find the vinyl.

Does it link to Bandcamp, Discogs, and Spotify -- not just Apple Music?

Yes. Identified tracks get links to Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, and Discogs where a match is found, plus a Beatport search. Shazam routes results to Apple Music; TrackRadar links to the places diggers actually buy music -- Bandcamp for downloads that support the artist, Discogs for the vinyl.

Is this an Instagram song finder I can use for free?

Yes -- this is a free Instagram song finder that works by link: paste the URL of a reel, post, or carousel and it finds the music. It reads the audio, caption, comments, and hashtags, so it also works as a reels audio finder when the song is unreleased or underground. Free to start with 3 analyses per month, no app needed.

Does it work with private accounts?

No, the Instagram post must be public for TrackRadar to access it. If the account is private, you will need to use the Instagram Track ID tool to upload a screenshot instead.

How many posts can I analyze for free?

The first analysis is free without an account. A free TrackRadar account includes 3 analyses every month. DJ monitoring alerts and audio fingerprinting are included, not a paid tier. When you need more than 3 in a month, credits are $4.99 for 10 — a one-time purchase, no subscription, and you are only charged when an analysis actually finds tracks.

What if no tracks are found?

The post may not contain recognizable music, or the audio might be too short or distorted for fingerprinting. Try a different post from the same DJ, or use the Instagram Track ID tool to upload a screenshot of the tracklist instead. With a free account, a result that finds no tracks does not use up any of your monthly analyses or credits.

How do I find a song from an Instagram reel?

Copy the reel link from the Instagram app (tap the three dots, then Copy Link), paste it into the box above, and press Identify. TrackRadar finds the song in seconds by reading the audio, caption, comments, and any text shown in the video. You do not need an app or an account for your first few analyses each month.

How do I find music from an Instagram reel for free?

It is free to start. Paste the reel URL above and you get the track name plus Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, and Discogs links at no cost. The first analysis is free without an account. A free TrackRadar account includes 3 analyses every month. Need more than 3 in a month? Credits are $4.99 for 10, one-time, no subscription. Unlike Shazam, TrackRadar also reads captions and comments, so it finds tracks even when the audio alone cannot be matched.